BMIE Market 19602
Berks County, Pennsylvania · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 18,495 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,285 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,840 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±417 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 17,900 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,060 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $34,582 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,421 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 31.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,041 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±80 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $96,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,444 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 15 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 19602 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 9.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -25.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -25.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -16.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | -44.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 12 (range 10–15) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.5 per year, r² 0.68) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 37 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 49 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 41 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 12 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 19602. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.68, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,354, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 49.2 | 49 | 40% | +19.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 40.7 | 41 | 35% | +14.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 11.8 | 12 | 25% | +3.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 18,495 | 80 | 40% | +32.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 34,582 | 4 | 40% | +1.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 6,840 | 79 | 20% | +15.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 41 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -25 | 12 | 35% | +4.1 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 8.1 | 80 | 25% | +20.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 18,495 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 34,582 | 4 | 20% | +0.7 |
Market Momentum Score: 12 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -25 | 11 | 50% | +5.4 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -25 | 12 | 30% | +3.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -16.7 | 15 | 20% | +2.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (89)
By cuisine
Latin American (other) 13 · Sandwiches 8 · American 7 · Bakery 7 · Caribbean 7 · Coffee 6 · Dessert 6 · Pizza 5 · Chinese 4 · Italian 4 · Spanish / tapas 4 · Mexican 3 · Asian 2 · Burgers 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Steakhouse 2 · British / Irish pub food 1 · European 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Indian 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Seafood 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 58 · Bar 21 · Casual dining 15 · Bakery 7 · Dessert 7 · Quick service 7 · Coffee shop 5 · Café 3 · Specialty food shop 2 · Other 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Food truck 1 · Juice, smoothie, tea 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Restaurant Grill House | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Steakhouse | 956 Chestnut St | open |
| 4th St & Penn Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 400 Penn Street | open |
| 5th & Spruce Market | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Coffee | 246 S 5th St | open |
| Abigail's Tea Room | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1441 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| American Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee | 450 Penn St | open |
| ATV Bakery Inc. | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 36 S 3rd St | open |
| Baked by Nana | Bakery | Bakery | 2020 Hill Rd | open |
| Banizao Mobile Restaurant | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 212 S 9th St | open |
| Bellas Sweets | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1164 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Borelli's Hotel | Casual dining · Bar | 49 S 3rd St | open | |
| Brewery Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 546 S 9th St | open |
| Bus Stop Shop And Deli, Llc | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 736 Franklin St | open |
| Canal Street Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 535 Canal St | open | |
| Cedeno Family Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 233 S 9th St | open |
| Chan's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 201 S 4th St | open |
| Cocinando con Joako | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | American | 48 S 6th St | open |
| Cornucopia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 S 6th St | open | |
| Crown Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 62 S 6th St | open |
| Crystal Palace Hot Weiner Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 56 S 6th St | open | |
| Dino's Sandwich Shop & Variety | Other | Sandwiches | 1311 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 310 Penn St. | open |
| Doubleggs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 538 Franklin St | open |
| EL Anafe Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 1034 Penn St | open |
| El buen sazón restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Spanish / tapas · American | 1029 Chestnut St | open |
| El Faro Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 1025 chestnut st | open |
| El Papi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 S 6th St | open | |
| El Reencuentro Restaurant Original | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Spanish / tapas | 523 Bingaman St | open |
| El Tronco | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 101 S 6th St | open |
| El Tubo Bar & Grill | Quick service · Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 450 S 7th St | open |
| Esquina Del Sabor Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 246 S 8th St | open | |
| Fabulous Cake Factory | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1134 Muhlenberg St | open |
| Family Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1701 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Florinos Pizza and Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 944 Penn St | open |
| Flyin Hawaiian Shave Ice Company | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Hawaiian / Pacific · Dessert | 321 S 3rd St | open |
| Forest Inn | Casual dining · Bar | 904 Penn St | open | |
| Frank's Place | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 400 S 7th St | open | |
| Golden Bowl Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 850 Penn St | open |
| Golden Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 956 Chestnut St | open |
| Higher Level Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge | Bar | Caribbean · Indian | 1034 Penn St | open |
| Hojd House Of Jerk Dread | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1034 Penn St | open |
| Hunan Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 334 Penn St | open | |
| I & A Grocery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 521 Chestnut St | open |
| Indian Cuisine Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 16 S 4th St | open | |
| Jet set restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 S 9th St | open | |
| Jetset Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 118 S 9th St | open |
| Judy's On Cherry | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bar · Casual dining | Mediterranean · Dessert · European | 332 Cherry St | open |
| Julia's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 S 7th St | open | |
| La Bodega Shakes and Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 954 Penn St | open |
| La Cabaña lounge nightclub | Bar | 48 S 6th St | open | |
| La Casa del Chimi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Spanish / tapas | 402 Franklin St | open |
| La Cocina BoriMex | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 48 S 6th St | open | |
| La Niña Fresa | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Bakery | 1727 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Laredo Taco Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1658 Perkiomen Ave | open | |
| Latina restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 922 Penn St | open |
| Los Güeros Authentic Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 35 N 6th St | open |
| Maa's cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · American | 246 S 8th St | open |
| Maria's Lounge & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 404 Penn St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 400 Lancaster Ave | open |
| Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Latin American (other) | 320 Penn St | open |
| Mike&Joe’s Est 2026 LLC | Catering | Burgers · Sandwiches | 301 S 8th St | open |
| Mofongo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 124 S 5th St | open |
| Nick's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1050 Chestnut St | open | |
| Olive Garden Wyomissing Pa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | open | |
| Papi's Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 538 Franklin St | open |
| Paraiso Rosel Restaurante Mexicano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 301 S 8th St | open |
| Penn Street Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 220 Penn St #1 | open | |
| Perfect Candy and Packaging | Dessert | 501 S 9th St | open | |
| Pikalon Vip | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 956 Chestnut St | open | |
| Positive Vibes Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Healthy / salads / bowls | 521 Chestnut St | open |
| Rancho Merengue Inc | Bar | 55 S 10th St | open | |
| Reading Hard & Soft Pretzel Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 613 Laurel St | open |
| Reading Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 1311 Perkiomen Ave | open |
| Reading Wing Fling | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 700 Penn St | open | |
| Restaurant Colombiano El Nuevo Amanecer | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Latin American (other) | 922 Penn St | open |
| S & S Pizza & Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 246 S 5th St | open |
| Sahara Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 334 Penn St | open | |
| Santo's Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 600 Laurel St | open |
| Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 100 S 7th St | open | |
| Skylight Cuisine & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 600 Penn St | open |
| Slammers | Bar | 1262 Cotton St | open | |
| Stork Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 S 8th St | open | |
| Sun and Shield Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 314 Penn St | open |
| The Ace Lounge | Bar | 546 S 9th St | open | |
| The Peanut Bar Restaurant | Bar | American | 332 Penn St | open |
| The Spartaco | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 407 Chestnut St | open |
| Tropical Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Latin American (other) · Dessert | 854 Bingaman St | open |
| Ugly Oyster Drafthaus | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 21 S 5th St | open |
| Uptown News | Coffee shop | Coffee | 920 Penn St | open |
| Legacy Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 535 Canal St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 40 | 27 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 39 | 26 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 36 | 22 | — | — | — | 14 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 36 | 22 | — | — | — | 14 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 37 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 14 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 33 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 13 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 30 | 17 | 11 | 6 | — | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 31 | 17 | 11 | 6 | — | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 7 | — | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 29 | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 29 | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 9 | — | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 6 | — | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 7 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 7 | NAICS2022 |